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Bangladesh Premier League has not soared to the heights or matched the grandeur of its counterparts, the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha. 

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'It is like a circus. I sometimes turn off the TV': Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha launches brutal attack on THIS country's franchise T20 league

Babar Azam&nbsp;joined the Rangpur Riders squad after participating in a T20I series against New Zealand and proved to be a valuable player for the team.

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Emotional Babar Azam pens heartwarming goodbye message to BPL franchise Rangpur Riders, says 'My heart is full of...'

Babar Azam, former Pakistan skipper, opened up on his underwhelming show with the bat and said that he isn't satisfied with where he is and there are still more milestones to achieve.

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam in this frame. (Getty)

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'I am not satisfied with...': Pakistan's Babar Azam breaks silence on persistent batting failures

Babar Azam was embroiled in a heated exchange during a BPL match Rangpur Riders and Durdanto Dhaka. Babar Azam and Dhaka's Irfan Sukkur engaged in a verbal scuffle.

Babar Azam was spotting getting involved in a heated exchange during BPL clash. (X)

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WATCH: Pakistan's Babar Azam loses temper during BPL match after being poked by Dhaka's wicketkeeper, umpires comes to rescue

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for a week amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. 

BCCI suspends IPL 2025 amid India-Pakistan border tensions. 

Michael Vaughan wondered if the IPL 2025 shifted to England

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'Wonder if it's possible to finish the IPL in...': Ex-England captain's massive suggestion to BCCI for hosting cash-rich league amid India-Pakistan tensions

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal said that the future of the 18th edition of the cash-rich league will be announced after assessing the situation. 

IPL 2025 suspended amid India-Pakistan border tensions. 

BCCI working swiftly to send overseas players and support staff to their home amid India-Pakistan tensions. 

In pic: IPL chairman Arun Dhumal and Army officer 

'As you know, the situation escalated yesterday...' IPL chairman Arun Dhumal gives massive update on future of suspended cash-rich league amid India-Pakistan border tensions

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has suspended IPL 2025 and is working swiftly to send overseas players and support staff to their home, prioritising their security amid escalating military tensions and cross-border conflict between India and Pakistan. 


BCCI suspends IPL 2025. 

Sunrisers Hyderabad's captain Pat Cummins (R) celebrates with teammate Travis Head after taking the wicket of Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL 2025 suspended: BCCI prioritises players' safety, overseas players are likely to leave on this day amid India-Pakistan border tensions

The IPL 2025 has been suspended by the BCCI for one week following the escalation on the India-Pakistan border.

Delhi Capitals players huddle

How IPL franchises came out in support of armed forces after escalation on India-Pakistan border

The BCCI has confirmed that the IPL 2025 has not been suspended indefinitely but for a week, after which the situation will be reassessed.

BCCI has suspended IPL 2025 for a week.

BCCI will reassess the situation and announce the update schedule in due course.

A total of 17 matches are remaining in IPL 2025 including the cancelled Dharamsala match. 

IPL 2025, Dharamsala stadium

BCCI suspends IPL 2025 with immediate effect for a week, gives big update on new schedule and venue

Football

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has been crowned the Football Writers' Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year, marking a remarkable third win in his illustrious career. 

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah won his third Football Writers' Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year award.

Salah has an impressive 33 goals and 23 assists across all competitions.

The last time Salah won the FWA Footballer of the Year award was back in 2017–18 and 2021–22 seasons.

Mohamed Salah in the frame

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah beats Premier League rivals to win FWA accolade

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) indefinitely postponed the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 after Dubai refused to host the tournament in the UAE amid an India-Pakistan war-like situation. 

PCB postponed PSL 2025 after Dubai shut doors to host the tournament. 

BCCI suspends IPL 2025 amid India-Pakistan border tensions.

A cyclist rides past a hoarding outside the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium, one of the venues for the Pakistan Super League (PSL), in Lahore on May 9, 2025. Pakistan's T20 cricket league 

PCB postpones PSL 2025 after Dubai shut doors on Pakistan's plan to host remainder of tournament in UAE

Others

The Neeraj Chopra Classic Javelin meet, which is scheduled to take place on May 24 in Bengaluru, has been postponed indefinitely, citing a war-like situation between India and Pakistan. 

Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin throw event supposed to take place in Bengaluru.

Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin throw event has been postponed amid India-Pakistan war-like situation. 

Neeraj Chopra of India during the javelin throw at the Wanda Diamond League 2024 final event and 48th edition of the Memorial Van Damme athletics meeting.

After IPL 2025, Neeraj Chopra Classic Javelin meet postponed amid India-Pakistan war-like situation

The third edition of the World Test Championship (WTC) final is scheduled to take place between South Africa and Australia at the iconic Lord's Stadium in England. 

WTC Final will be played between South Africa and Australia. 

WTC Final 2025 will take place at Lord's Stadium in England. 

 The One Day International World Cup and World Test Championship mace is displayed during an Australian nets session at Optus Stadium on December 13, 2023 in Perth, Australia.

India expresses their intention to bid for 2027 WTC Final: Report

Basketball

The Denver Nuggets will play host to Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 in the Western Conference semifinals on Friday, May 9th at the Ball Arena.

Denver Nuggets will take on Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 in the Western Conference semifinals on Friday, May 9th.

Michael Porter Jr. featured in 77 regular season games in this year's campaign.

The seven game series is currently tied at 1-1. 

Michael Porter Jr. in the frame

Denver Nuggets Injury Report: What is the status availability of Michael Porter Jr., will he start in Game 3 against Oklahoma City Thunder?

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Rangpur Riders

Akif Javed

Alexander Daniel Hales

AM Ghazanfar

Andre Dwayne Russell

Md Azizul Hakim Tamim

Curtis Campher

Iftikhar Ahmed

Irfan Sukkur

James Michael Vince

Kamrul Islam Rabbi

Khushdil Shah

Shak Mahedi Hasan

Mohammad Saifuddin

Nahid Rana

Quazi Nurul Hasan

Rakibul Hasan

Rejaur Rahman Raja

Mohammad Saif Hassan

Saurabh Naresh Netravalkar

Sediqullah Atal

Soumya Sarkar

Steven Ryan Taylor

Tawfique Khan Tushar

Timothy Hays David

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Dhaka Gladiators

Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka

146* by Chris Gayle v Dhaka Capitals on December 12, 2017 - r

Chris Gayle

126* by Chris Gayle v Khulna Tigers on December 8, 2017 - w

113* by Alex Hales v Sylhet Strikers on January 6, 2025 - w

Alex Hales

5/12 by Abu Hider v Fortune Barishal on February 19, 2024 - w

Abu Hider

5/23 by Zak Chappell v Hampshire on November 27, 2024 - t

Zak Chappell

5/26 by Thisara Perera v Comilla Victorians on December 12, 2015 - r

Thisara Perera

146* by Chris Gayle v Dhaka Capitals on December 12, 2017 - Rangpur Riders beat Dhaka Dynamites by 57 runs

5/12 by Abu Hider v Fortune Barishal on February 19, 2024 - Rangpur Riders beat Fortune Barishal by 1 wicket

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News Updates

'It is like a circus. I sometimes turn off the TV': Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha launches brutal attack on THIS country's franchise T20 league

Emotional Babar Azam pens heartwarming goodbye message to BPL franchise Rangpur Riders, says 'My heart is full of...'

'I am not satisfied with...': Pakistan's Babar Azam breaks silence on persistent batting failures

WATCH: Pakistan's Babar Azam loses temper during BPL match after being poked by Dhaka's wicketkeeper, umpires comes to rescue

Team Players

Akif Javed
Bowler

Alex Hales
Batsman

AM Ghazanfar
Bowler

Andre Russell
All-Rounder

Azizul Hakim Tamim
All-Rounder

Team Rangpur Riders

Team

Rangpur Riders

Team Form (Last 0 Matches)

News Updates

'It is like a circus. I sometimes turn off the TV': Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha launches brutal attack on THIS country's franchise T20 league

Emotional Babar Azam pens heartwarming goodbye message to BPL franchise Rangpur Riders, says 'My heart is full of...'

'I am not satisfied with...': Pakistan's Babar Azam breaks silence on persistent batting failures

WATCH: Pakistan's Babar Azam loses temper during BPL match after being poked by Dhaka's wicketkeeper, umpires comes to rescue

Team Players

Akif JavedBowler

Alex HalesBatsman

AM GhazanfarBowler

Andre RussellAll-Rounder

Azizul Hakim TamimAll-Rounder

Akif Javed
Bowler

Alex Hales
Batsman

AM Ghazanfar
Bowler

Andre Russell
All-Rounder

Azizul Hakim Tamim
All-Rounder